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Robert Downey Jr. roasts fellow Avenger Chris Hemsworth: ‘Second-best Chris’

Chris Hemsworth was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, May 23, 2024. At the ceremony, Robert Downey Jr. delivered a roast in honor of his friend’s newest accolade. Hemsworth and Downey Jr. starred in a number of Marvel movies together, including the “Avengers” franchise. The two play Thor and Iron Man, respectively, in the …

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Chris Hemsworth detests when other Marvel actors 'bash' superhero franchise after a flop

Chris Hemsworth will not mince words. He cannot stand an opportunist, many of who he seems to feel lurk within the depths of Hollywood. For nearly 15 years, Marvel Cinematic Universe films have dominated the box office, often luring audiences in with a star-studded ensemble cast and a big budget. Hemsworth is one of those stars, reprising his role as …

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Matt Damon, George Clooney, Jerry Seinfeld, more A-list celebs who married someone out of the spotlight

Love can be found anywhere. For these A-list celebrities, they did not meet their significant others on a red carpet or at a Hollywood event. Instead, these pairs met more traditionally, out and about in everyday life. Celebrities including Miranda Lambert, George Clooney, Vince Vaughn and Taylor Lautner all met their sweethearts outside the spotlight despite their own celeb status. …

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'13 Going on 30' celebrates 20th anniversary: Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, other cast members then and now

The film “13 Going on 30” is 20 years old. The rom-com came out two decades ago this year, premiering April 23, 2004. In the film, a 13-year-old named Jenna Rink’s life is turned upside down when her wish to be a grown-up comes true, making her a 30-year-old woman when she wakes the day after her birthday. Jennifer Garner …

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Producers of 'Spider-Man' did not know who Zendaya was when she auditioned for the film, though she was famous

When Golden Globe winner Zendaya auditioned to play MJ in “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” she was already a well-known actress by Disney fans. Production of “Spider-Man: Homecoming” was wooed by her talent but had no idea who the star was. Zendaya has starred as MJ, the love interest of Peter Parker, otherwise known as Spider-Man, in three movies to date. The first …

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Jodie Foster told Robert Downey Jr. she was 'scared of what happens to you next' amid his addiction struggles

Jodie Foster recalled telling Robert Downey Jr. she feared for his future amid his struggles with addiction in the 1990s. During an interview with Esquire, the 61-year-old actress reflected on directing the 59-year-old actor in the 1995 Thanksgiving comedy-drama “Home for the Holidays.” At the time, Downey was battling substance abuse problems that later led to multiple arrests on drug-related …

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Robert Downey Jr. reveals whether he would return to Marvel as 'Iron Man'

Will Iron Man return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe? The verdict is still out. Since Iron Man’s tragic death in “Avengers: Endgame” (2019), Robert Downey Jr., who played the character over a span of 11 years, has been asked time and time again if he’d return to the role if the opportunity presented itself. Very shortly after his character’s departure …

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The career of Robert Downey Jr: Early roles, superhero blockbusters, an Oscar win and more

Robert Downey Jr. is widely known for his role in the Marvel franchise, but his long career includes much more than Iron Man alone. Downey Jr. grew up in a Hollywood family, with his writer-director father, the late Robert Downey Sr., and actress mother, the late Elsie Downey. He was introduced to the film industry very early. His first role …

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A full Marvel movie guide: Watch the MCU movies in chronological order

Whether you have seen every Marvel movie as it was released, or are completely new to the Marvel Universe, watching the films in chronological order can help you better understand the overall story. For those who are new to the franchise, fans in the past have chosen to watch the “Avengers” movies, or just the “Iron Man” films and have …

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